The Baptist Church of Franklin Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Sunday, February 5, 2017 5th Sunday after Epiphany The Family of the Baptist Church of Franklin extends a warm WELCOME to all visitors. We hope that your worship experience will help you to draw closer to God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Please complete a welcome card to let us know that you were visiting with us, and place it in the offering plate. Minister: Reverend Gary Andy For Thought and Prayer: Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. (Psalm 113:2-3) Prelude Welcome & Announcements Singing Call to Worship We Will Glorify (Hymnal Page 105 v 1 &4) Invocation Singing The Lord s Prayer (Debts/Debtors) Praise & Worship: Lamb of God (Hymnal Page 302) There is a Redeemer (Hymnal Page 308) Small Talk Prayer Time Hymn of Praise: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing (Hymnal Page 430) Scripture: OT: Malachi 3:1-4 (Pew Bible Page 1490) NT: John 3:1-9 (Pew Bible Page 1649) Sermon: The Path that Leads to Light Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology Church Covenant The Lord s Supper Benediction Blest Be the Tie that Binds (Hymnal Page 426 v1) This Week s Abiding Memorial Cora S Roberts Phyllis Gordon Arthur Bagley
Our Church Directory If you are visiting us today and would like more information please fill out the visitors card located in front of you within the pew. We welcome you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Interim Pastor: Reverend Gary Andy Administrative Assistant: Hannah Harrington Church Office Phone: 603-934-0230 Pastor s Office Phone: 603-934-2215 Special Bulletin Cover Website: www.thebaptistchurchoffranklin.weebly.com Email: thebaptist@metrocast.net Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-3:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Noon-5:30pm Pastor s Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-6pm Wednesday 1pm-9pm You can now visit our mobile site by scanning this box
Feb 5 Feb 9 Feb 9 & 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 21 Feb 23 Feb 25 Feb 26 Monthly Reminders Communion Sunday Super Bowl Themed Coffee Hour Men s Breakfast 9am at the Soda Shoppe Administrative Assistant vacation days Women s Bible Study at 10am Triboard Meeting 7pm Men s Breakfast 9am at the Soda Shoppe Youth Activity Chat N a Movie 7pm-8:45pm Women s Bible Study at 10am Ham & Bean Dinner 5:00-7:00pm Spring Carillon Reports Due Men s Breakfast 9am at the Soda Shoppe Women s Bible Study at 10am Women s Bible Study- Calling all Women of Faith!! Join us in our New Bible Study called, The Patriarch s by Beth Moore. Bible Study is each Saturday at 10am. We would love for you to join us. Adult Bible Study- Join the Adults each Sunday at 9am, as they study The Path to the Cross (The Way of Jesus and His act of obedience and sacrifice at the Cross). Haven Pregnancy Services-a Pro-life work center located in Plymouth NH (sister Center to Aspire Women s Center in Laconia), is looking for a Part-time paid registered Nurse or Sonographer. If you are ready to serve the Lord in a new way and are interested please see our Community Board outside Pastor Gary s office for more information. Franklin VNA & Hospice is offering a drop-in bereavement program on the 2 nd Monday of each month, starting in February. If you are grieving the death of a loved one and are looking for support or need to connect with others who are grieving, this program is available. See the Community Board outside Pastor Gary s office for more information. Do You Know? Question 1 Who were they talking about in Malachi 3:1-6 that foreshadowed Jesus Christ? Question 2 What two (2) things did this messenger preach about in the book of Malachi? Question 3 In the Gospel of John Ch14-17, what are the five (5) ministries of the Holy Spirit? Question 4 What did Jesus mean in the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, when he said I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.? Tithing & Offering Tithes & Offering Totals for January 29, 2017 Offering/Tithing: $384.10 Benevolence: $46.57 Attendance Totals for January 29, 2017 Youth: 3 Adults: 32
Prayer Ministry You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. Job 22:27 Sermon Notes ~ The Path that Leads to Light ~ Church wide: Prayers of wisdom and support for Jerry D. Prayers of medical mercy for Clayton B. Our Churches future direction. Mae B: Prayers of wisdom for Mae and Maegan. Jeff R: Prayers for Jeff s brother and sister. Tiffany: Prayers for God s help during a rough spot of life. Betty P: Prayers for Roger s health and a possible upcoming hernia surgery. Prayers for God s mercy and guidance for our country. Alys M: Prayers of help for Patsy. Chris C: Prayers of gladness for his parent s anniversary and safe travels for his Mother. Nursing Home Members (Please pray for the health of all who are listed) Belknap County Home: Mavis Rutherford Merrimack County Home: Nicy Ladd
THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRANKLIN HAM & BEAN DINNER Saturday February 18, 2017 5:00-7:00pm Cost Per Plate: $7.00 THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRANKLIN HAM & BEAN DINNER Saturday February 18, 2017 5:00-7:00pm Cost Per Plate: $7.00 The Baptist Church of Franklin will be hosting a Ham & Bean Dinner Fundraiser. All proceeds are to help offset the costs for KitchenAid items and supplies for our Dining Hall kitchen. We will be serving homemade baked beans, ham, brown bread, rolls, coleslaw and assorted desserts. Take out is available. If you are interested in helping, either serve, clean up or are willing to donate items for the dinner there will be a sign-up sheet on the Community Bulletin Board or you can contact Mae Bilodeau at 934-5615 or Alice Lancaster at (609) 339-0897. Here are some items needed: Cans of brown bread with or without raisins, Cabbage, Red Kidney and Navy Beans, Dinner Rolls, Butter, Cookies, Cupcakes. The Baptist Church of Franklin will be hosting a Ham & Bean Dinner Fundraiser. All proceeds are to help offset the costs for KitchenAid items and supplies for our Dining Hall kitchen. We will be serving homemade baked beans, ham, brown bread, rolls, coleslaw and assorted desserts. Take out is available. If you are interested in helping, either serve, clean up or are willing to donate items for the dinner there will be a sign-up sheet on the Community Bulletin Board or you can contact Mae Bilodeau at 934-5615 or Alice Lancaster at (609) 339-0897. Here are some items needed: Cans of brown bread with or without raisins, Cabbage, Red Kidney and Navy Beans, Dinner Rolls, Butter, Cookies, Cupcakes.
TWIN RIVERS CLERGY FELLOWSHIP Children s Summer Lunch Program TWIN RIVERS CLERGY FELLOWSHIP Children s Summer Lunch Program Twin Rivers Clergy Fellowship is looking to sponsor and provide lunch this summer, during the weeks of June 26 th through August 25 th, to children of Franklin ages 18 and younger. In order to provide this service this year, they are looking for volunteers from local congregations to participate during the hours of 11:30am to 1:00pm. This is a critical need for our community therefore they are hoping that our church would participate. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 15 th at 10am at the Bessie Rowell Community Center. If you are interested, please let our Church Office know as soon as possible. Thank you! Twin Rivers Clergy Fellowship is looking to sponsor and provide lunch this summer, during the weeks of June 26 th through August 25 th, to children of Franklin ages 18 and younger. In order to provide this service this year, they are looking for volunteers from local congregations to participate during the hours of 11:30am to 1:00pm. This is a critical need for our community therefore they are hoping that our church would participate. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 15 th at 10am at the Bessie Rowell Community Center. If you are interested, please let our Church Office know as soon as possible. Thank you!